BodySMART Hands-On Learning/Kit

The BodySMART hands-on learning and kit resources form modular project-based and standards-aligned enrichment units designed for grades 6 – 12 that places human performance, health and safety in the context of a world dominated by networks and connected devices. It provides students with an authentic, working understanding of emerging areas of human performance, health and safety and how biometric devices and advances in data science can be used to improve them; while introducing them to career role models in the Navy and in government-contracted industries that are leaders in these critical fields. 

This program was made possible through generous funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under award number N000142412339.

All 4 BodySMART units are available for free within the Featured Content library on Scoutlier. They can be used as is or adapted to suit the specific needs of your students and your classroom.

Step 1
Create /Login to your free Scoutlier account
Step 2
Click on Featured Content
Search for BodySMART
Step 3
Open the BodySMART folder
Browse the units
Step 4
Copy the BodySMART units you would like to use
Step 5
Adapt the units (if desired) and assign them to your students

All 4 BodySMART units embed opportunities to build and use hands-on digital biometric sensors to model real-world, cutting-edge biometrics work. Instructions on how to use these materials are included.

Step 1
Review the Free BodySMART Instructional Content

Before using the Low-Cost BodySMART Hands-On Kit Materials, please first review the Free BodySMART Instructional Content section. This will guide you on how to effectively use the program and understand the instructional framework. Be sure to familiarize yourself with this content to maximize your experience with the hands-on kit.

Step 2
Review instructions for BodySMART kit use
Step 3
Evaluate your needs

The BodySMART kit is reusable and designed for teams of 2 – 3 students. The quantity recommended is designed to meet the needs of a single classroom with around 25 students. You should adapt those numbers based on your needs.

Step 4
Order required materials

We have curated materials and identified low-cost options to order these through Amazon

ItemLinkQty to order (for 25 students)Total Qty (for 25 students)
Electrical Alligator ClipsFrom Amazon
https://amzn.to/3Z9LNG0		150
ELECFREAKS microbit Tinker KitFrom Amazon https://amzn.to/47hrHvw1020 microbits
BBC micro:bit v2 Club Pack (10x)From Amazon
https://amzn.to/4e81n9g		110 kits
Stackable Clear Plastic Storage Organizer – fits Microbits with Sensors or Cutebots with additional actuatorsFrom Amazon
https://amzn.to/3ZjYGgD		216 boxes
Stackable Clear Plastic Storage Organizer – fits Cutebots onlyFrom Amazon
https://amzn.to/4dcyOXC		14 boxes
24 Grid Plastic OrganizerFrom Amazon
https://amzn.to/4ejPUDN		14 boxes
Reusable Dry Erase LabelsFrom Amazon
https://amzn.to/47eld0e		184 labels

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Step 5
Open the package and deploy the kit with your students